Tallit / Prayer Shawl
What is Tallit?
The tallit is a prayer shawl worn during morning services. Although only married men have to wear the tallit, it is customary for men over the age of Bar Mitzvah to wear them.
The tallit may be laid over the marriage canopy or be used as a burial shroud. Before putting on the tallit a prayer is said: "Blessed are You, O Eternal our God, Ruler of the universe, Who has sanctified us with your commandments, and commanded us to wrap ourselves in the fringed garment." The tallit is worn by most on the shoulders, while very religious Jews may wear it on their head. The tallit can be made of wool, cotton, or silk and is knotted on its four corners in accordance with the Biblical law.
Size selection
This Chart will assist you in choosing a Talit in the proper size.
This recommendation is based upon my years of experience.
However, some people have their own opinion on how they like to wear their Talit.
*Please note: Size is in inches before finishing.
1) To wear a Talit in a SHAWL STYLE use the Chart below:
| Talit Size (Width x Length) | Approx. Height/Type of Person |
|---|---|
| 10 x 45 | 3 Ft. - Little Child |
| 18 x 64 | 5 Ft. - Bar/Bat Mitzvah |
| 18 x 72 | 5 Ft. 6 In. - Tall Bar/Bar Mitzvah |
| 22 x 72 | Under 6 Ft. - Regular Size Adult |
| 27 x 72 | Under 6 Ft. - Large Size Adult |
| 36 x 72 | Under 6 Ft. - X-Large Size Adult |
| 22 x 81 | 6 Ft. and Taller - Slim Frame |
| 27 x 81 | 6 Ft. and Taller - Large Frame |
2) To wear a Talit in a TRADITIONAL STYLE use the Chart below:
| Talit Size (Width x Length) | Approx. Height/Type of Person |
|---|---|
| 36 x 72 | Under 5 Ft. - Bar/Bat Mitzvah |
| 48 x 72 | Tall Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Small Adult |
| 52 x 72 | Regular Adult and Chupah Size |
| 60 x 80 | Large Adult and Chupah Size |
| 72 X 84 | X-Large Adult and Chupah Size |
Size chart for Cotton Tallit Katan and Summer Mesh Tallit Katan. (Arba Knafos/Tzizis):
| Model | Talit Size (Width x Length) | Approx. Height/Type of Person |
|---|---|---|
| D1 | 20x50cm / 8"x20" | ages 2-3 |
| D2 | 25x66cm / 10"x26" | ages 4-5 |
| D3 | 28x70cm / 11"x28" | ages 6-7 |
| D4 | 33x90cm / 13"X36" | ages 7-9 |
| D5 | 35x80cm / 14"x32" | ages 7-9 wide |
| D6 | 40x100cm / 16"x40" | ages 10-12 |
| D7 | 46x106cm / 18"X42" | ages 13-15 |
| D8 | 52x112cm / 20"x45" | Young man (M-L) |
| D9 | 63x126cm / 25"x50" | Average man (L-XL) |
| D10 | 70x140cm / 28"x56" | Extra large man (XL-XXL) |
Be sure to check out tallit collection Buy a tallit now.